KAVANGO RIVER
The major Namibian towns in this area – with fuel, shops and ATMs – are Divundu and Rundu.
132 Taranga Safari Lodge
On the B10, about 35 km west of Rundu. The campsites are on grass and each stand has a light, power point, tap and braai. Camping R250 per person. Twin-sleeper tented chalet with en suite bathroom and private deck from R4250 per night, DB&B. There’s a restaurant and a floating river bar. Enquire about SADC discounts.
GPS: S17.87119 E19.45368
✆ 00 264 81 169 2186 (reservations)
133 Kaisosi River Lodge
About 7km north-east of Rundu. The 16 camping stands are on grass and each has its own bathroom, power point and braai. Camping R165 per adult; R95 per child under 12. The lodge rooms have showers and air conditioning. Standard twin room from R1555 per night B&B; family room (double bed, bunk bed) R2100 B&B.
GPS: S17.87452 E19.83251
✆ 00 264 81 249 5090
134 Shamvura Camp
Shamvura has one cottage, four tent units and six campsites. All units have power, as does the campsite. Rates from R210 per person for a normal stand; R230 for a private stand; R260 for a private stand with a kitchen. Tent unit costs R550 per person. Two of the tent units sleep four people; two are twin-sleepers. Tree Top Cottage sleeps four and is equipped for self-catering: R650 per person.
GPS: S18.03507 E20.86079
✆ 00 264 81 241 7473
🖰 campinginnamibia.com/space/shamvura-camp
135 Camp Ndurokoro
This place is 55 km west of Divundu. A great value-for-money camp. Campsite stands have power and river views: R150 per person for a stand with shared ablutions; R190 per person for a stand with a private bathroom.
Safari tent from R450 per night for two people sharing. Family unit with private bathroom and river view from R700 per night. Cabin with private bathroom and kitchen from R450 per night for two people. At the swimming pool, there’s a shared kitchen area with a fridge and stove. (For all options, the rate includes a bundle of firewood per day). Camp Ndurokoro is pet-friendly and they offer fishing trips and sundowner boat trips.
GPS: S17.94752 E21.10831
✆ 00 264 81 124 1051 (Leon Nederlof, WhatsApp)
136 Mobola Island Lodge
About 30km north-west of Divundu, on a beautiful part of the river. 2022 rates: camping R180 per person. Twin-sleeper bungalow or luxury safari tent from R1 600 per night; four-sleeper bungalow from R3200. No card machine – pay upfront via EFT or bring cash. There’s no restaurant but you can request breakfast (R180 per person).
